Oooo, Boekenoogen Wines! Tasty Treat!

Ahhh, what we've stumbled upon is yet another something that is such a tasty treat.. it'll make you wanna slap yo' mama.

Mama Ruth watch out, it's so good it'll make you wanna slap yo' mama!

A quick bit of history on me before we jump in- I'm a sucker for fabulous things and family companies. I'm lucky enough to work for one of my best friend's family company, so when I stumbled upon this amazing wine, tasted it, then realized the charming girl (Holly Boekenoogen) who was serving the wine was working for the family.. I was sold.

I present to you all.. Boekenoogen Wines.

Boekenoogen is nestled in the San Lucia Highlands which is approximately an hour south of Carmel. This region is known for its Chardonnay as well as its Pino Noir. Now, why haven't you heard about this amazing vineyard yet? A vineyard that has scored a 96 and Editors Choice on its '07 Chardonnary and a Pino Noir that's bound to get an amazing review soon... That's because this family (in its fifth generation on the land) just started its wine endeavor in 1998.

It's still a small production, but totally worth snagging a few bottles. I'm obsessed with their Pino Noir, my favorite part is the finish- described as the following, "Fine tannins that will gracefully age the wine while youthful flavors and aromas develop subtle complexity and refinement, long and very memorable." If you're a west coaster check out all the spots that you can grab a bottle.  For all the rest of us, I suggest joining the the Boekenoogen Club VI. Boekenoogen will ship to your home three times a year (February, May and November) two bottles of your choice for $65-$75.You can choose all reds, whites or a mix. Find a friend and make it happen, you won't regret gettin' your Boekenoogen wine!

Enjoying our wine- obviously.

So thank you Boekenoogens!

The Boekenoogen Family. Garrett, Susan, Holly, Kate and Joh

Our house wine will slam your tongue and put a twinkle in your eye!

Luchador "Tembler" Shiraz

There you are, inspecting the wine list at the delicious spot or bar you are calling home for the next few hours. You want something light, not too expensive, and after not trying to think about it for too long, because there is lots to talk about with your friends, you just go with the house Shiraz. Well that is exactly how I fell upon something that is EXTREMELY tasty and one of my new favorites, Luchador.

Luchador, a South Australian Barossa Shiraz from the R Wines winery, will blow you away or as they put it will, "Slam your tongue!" For $15 a bottle in a wine store, and anywhere from $25-30 in a restaurant it can be yours. This appealing label of a Luchador (Mexican matador) isn't just a cool marketing trick to get an impulse buyer (that's me) to throw another bottle in the basket. This wine delivers with a 90 point rating from The Wine Advocate. What specifically about the taste is appealing? Wine. com says that is it, "Lifted [with] ripe blackberry jam and kirsch aromas, complexed with oak chocolate characters. The palate has a rich smooth texture of black fruit and plums finishing with licorice and soft tannins." Now, I personally don't find myself running to this wine after a review with all the talk of blackberry jams and licorice tastes, but for us common folk, focus on the aspects of the rich smooth texture part. It's easy enough to drink on an afternoon with friends, but has enough pizzazz to pair it with anything from a cheeseburger to chicken salad.

This just puts a twinkle in our eye.

The stylish and hilarious Luchador label was designed by Morning Breath and they don’t disappoint. Now, if you are like a good friend of mine, Collins Speed, who has been burned by buying wine that has a "cool label" to find the actual wine horrible- don't worry this label isn't hiding a non-palatable grape juice. It is the cherry on top of a delicious burst in your mouth!

Since it’s harder to see, this is what the back says:

luchador (luch-a-door)

function: noun. Usage: Spanish word.

1)fighter 2)wrestler 3) a wine that will body 

slam your tongue.

Tremblor* is proud to have been Client #10, is addicted

 to dumplings, and belongs to the Rosicrcian Order.

He hates leprechauns and biting his cheek.

(*Tremblor the name of the particular Luchador featured on the label of this bottle.)

So, now I raise the question- why wouldn't you, in your home, want have something that tastes amazing, is the right price, and adds a little something extra for the eye to enjoy? You've spent time laboring on other areas of your home that makes it gorgeous and yours, why not invest in something more than that quick yellowtail purchase at the store. You know.. wine doesn't go bad. Not to mention if you buy a case, you'll save anywhere from 10-20%. 


Therefore, friends, the Nabors/Rosen household is pleased to announce our very first house wine, the Luchador. A case has been ordered and we look forward to having you over and enjoying a glass together because who doesn't want a wine that will slam your tongue and put a twinkle in your eye.

Enjoying a bottle of Luchador